Meaning of think of England | Babel Free

Definitions

Clipping of close one's eyes and think of England, and its variants.

abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, euphemistic, idiomatic

Examples

“He inspected the ridged tips, spotted a piece of dirt, and spat on the instrument, wiping it dry on his sleeve. ‘Right! Hold⟳ still, think⟳ of England!’ He pushed the forceps into the wound, following the track of the probe, […]”

“A strange white-faced man with wild eyes, toupee at a rakish tilt, twisted by cramp, armed with a Lee Enfield. I sloped arms stiffly and marched out of his life; shouting as I left, ‘Don't do it, whatever it is! Lie⟳ down, and think⟳ of England!’”

“Do I have⟳ to have⟳ sex? All right, I'll do it for Britain. I'll think⟳ of England.”

“But Robert had been cheeriness itself, had told them to buck up and think⟳ of England, reminding them that moaning wasn’t going to beat⟳ the Jerries.”

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